/help
List all commands or see how to use a specific one.
Overview
What is the /help command?
The /help command lists the commands available to you and shows the usage/syntax for any command you name. It reads your permission level, so it only shows what you're actually allowed to run.
It's the quickest in-game reference when you can't remember an argument order or which commands a server has enabled.
When to use it: Use /help when you forget a command's syntax or want to see which commands you have permission to use.
At a glance
Syntax
/help [command]See it
What it does
Anatomy
Every part, explained
- 1
/helpShows available commands.
- 2
[command]Optional - show usage for one command.
Your turn
Try it yourself
Copy & paste
Examples
/help giveSee the syntax for /give.
/helpList every command you can use.
/help tpLook up how teleport works.
Avoid these
Common mistakes
/help /give/help giveDrop the slash on the command name.
/?/helpUse /help to look things up.
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
- How do you see all commands in Minecraft?
- Run /help on its own for a paged list, or start typing / and the command suggestions appear above the chat box.
- How do you check a command's syntax?
- Type /help <command>, e.g. /help give, to see its arguments and usage.
- Why don't I see every command in /help?
- /help only lists commands your permission level allows, so non-operators see a shorter list than server admins.
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